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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 127 - 189).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Val often make for the visitors to her flat?
(a) Corned beef sandwiches.
(b) Chocolate pie.
(c) Soup.
(d) Rice.

2. Whose door does Vern knock on by chance in Part III?
(a) Michael's.
(b) Alec's.
(c) Wendy's.
(d) Val's.

3. What was Vern's Grosvenor business supposed to be?
(a) A fashion line.
(b) An empire built on shop rents.
(c) A farm.
(d) A railroad.

4. What singer does Vern see in the restaurant?
(a) Tina Turner.
(b) Maria Callas.
(c) Carole King.
(d) Joan Jett.

5. What sport does McLeish play?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Croquet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sighting of the singer distract Vern from?

2. What does Alec remember Vern's nickname as in school?

3. Why does Ben's favorite nurse take him to a meeting room full of medical students and his doctor?

4. What does Ben usually do most nights to help calm himself?

5. Which of the five main children in Part I is known for being cheeky?

(see the answer key)

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